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ML62 GHX

2012 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,027 mi
Last recorded155,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 GHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 155,027 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,135 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 146,135 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,276 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,816 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 101,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,553 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,451 miles

covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2017 77,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,390 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 57,995 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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ML62 GHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML62 GHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML62 GHX registered?

ML62 GHX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is ML62 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 GHX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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